Manitoba Duck and Goose Limits Raised for 1970 Season
Manitoba increases daily duck limits to eight with possession up to sixteen for 1970. Mallard limits raise to ten among totals, with caps of one canvasback or redhead per day and two in possession. Goose limits remain five daily and ten in possession, with white-fronted limits four daily and six in possession. Sandhill cranes限定 four daily, eight in possession in Areas A and B. Licences: residents $2.25, non residents $35. Seasonal dates vary by parallel.
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Manitoba
Canada
Local teacher attends Manitoba science course in Winnipeg
Mrs Florence V Snaith of MacGregor is among 18 Manitoba teachers at a five day Manitoba Teachers Society science course at Neil Campbell School East Arbour August 17 to 21. Charles Douglas, principal of Neil Campbell School, leads the program focusing on discovery as a teaching method for primary science. The Society runs three non credit summer courses this week plus later sessions in Brandon Hamiota Minnedosa and Greater Winnipeg through September 4.
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Florence V. Snaith
MacGregor
Manitoba
Manitoba Teachers’ Society
Neilampbell School
Eastaroens
Charles Douglas
Neil Campbell
Society
Brandon
Hamiota
Minnedosa
Winnipeg
Community Centre Sells Sweepstakes Tickets for Grey Cup
MacGregor and district community centre begins Manitoba Centennial sweepstakes for the Canadian Football championships. Early third draws on September 29 and October 27, final draw at the Grey Cup game in November. Tickets cost 2.50 dollars and are sold at local businesses. proceeds support the community centre.
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MacGregor and District
Austin U C W Holds Meeting
A meeting of the Austin U C W on August 20 drew 11 members and two visitors. The session opened with hymn and Luke five scripture read by Mrs Cookson. Minutes from June were read and adopted. Mrs Cornellie reported manse cleaning and shingling. Discussion over picnic leftovers. A motion to send thank you letters to helpers during museum week. Mrs Jones reported finance committee on proceeds. A bake sale was approved for fall. The meeting closed with hymn and benediction.
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Austin U.cw
Corneiilie
Ing
Manitoba Farmers Buy Crown Hail Insurance
About 1500 Manitoba farmers have adopted the Manitoba Crop Insurance Act amendment to obtain hail insurance from the Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation. Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw stated that corporation premiums run about 30 percent cheaper than private insurer rates at the time the amendment received royal assent last June. The amendment allows hail coverage on crops under all risk insurance contracts.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Crop Insurance Act
Manitoba Crop Insurance Corporation
Agriculture 1
Sam Uskiw
Uskiw
MacGregor Village Council Talks Petitions and Sidewalks
MacGregor village council met on Monday August 10 with all members present to discuss a petition for a vote on licensed dining and cocktail rooms and on sidewalks. The bylaw for the vote passed first and second readings and a October 28 vote was set. Arrayed costs include sewer cleanout at John Woods service station and an invoice to Jim's Rentals for machinery and earth removal. The council surveyed Fox Street area congestion near the school and approved new sidewalks from Talbot to Smith and east Fox Street. The Electéy Rowt list reached 522 names and North Railway Victoria Street sidewalk completed. asphalt may be secured for curb repairs. Attorney General notes RCMP service cost rise to 7152 dollars for 1971.
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MacGregor
John Woods
Jim
Victoria Street
Fox Street
R.C.M.P
Fox ‘Street
Talbot
Jim Little
Stan Konopski
Winnipeg Free Eves
MacGregor Locals Highlight Weekend Visits and Loss
MacGregor locals share weekend visits as Mr and Mrs F Morrison of Winnipeg call on Mr and Mrs Charlie Pennell. Mrs M Kelley of St John NB returns with the Morrisons. Sympathy extended to Mrs Alf Sheard after a family loss. Recent drop ins at Ed Coats home include Walter Oliver North Bay and Brandon’s A Sealy. Jim Kelly and J Grace return from two weeks on the west coast with friends and relatives.
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F. Morrison
Winnipeg
Charlie Pennell
M.’Kelley
St. John, N.B
Pennell's
Morrison's
Alf Sheard
Sheard
Ed Coats
Walter Oliver
North Bay
Ontario
A. Sealy
Brandon
Duncan Williamson
Jim, Kelly
J. Grace
West Coast
Decline Expected In The Price Of Pork
The agriculture department forecasts lower pork prices next month due to higher supplies in Canada and the United States. Beef, eggs, poultry, apples and other fruits show mixed or steady trends, with pork leading the anticipated decline. Ontario crop downturn cited. pear prices expected higher in the east.
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Canada
Agriculture Department
Ontario
Assistance From Competitor After Fire Hits Steinbach Plant
About 100 workers from Friendly Family Farms Poultry Processing Plant at Steinbach, damaged by a Thursday fire, will work at a competitor. Albert Pelletier, manager, said arrangements for one shift daily this week at the Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co operative plant. Fire Chief Bert Peters put damages at about $120,000. Pelletier expects the plant to be operating in a few weeks.
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Friendly Family Farms
Steinbach
Albert Pelletier
Manitoba Dairy and Poultry Co-operative
Bert Peters
Pelletier
Hil
Town Happenings in MacGregor Weather and Events
The week brought sunny skies with new rain showers Friday to Sunday and temps near 80. Farmers swathed rapeseed and barley with combining reported Monday. Construction began Saturday on the MacGregor Collegiate addition. Highway No. 4 east opened easing travel. Dr Zhivago shows next Fri Sun at Tivoli. King of the Grizzlies Sept 11 12. Community Centre combines underway. funds may rise. School starts Sept 8 as residents note busier times ahead. Community notes mention Manitoba Hydro project progress and local football chatter.
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Tuesda
Fead
McCulloughs to Celebrat 50th Anniversary in Edrans
Mr and Mrs William McCullough of Edrans Manitoba will be at home to friends and neighbors on Wednesday September 2 1970 from 1 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm to mark their golden wedding anniversary. A dance will follow at Edrans Hall on Friday September 4 1970 inviting all.
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William McCullough
Edrans
Manitoba
Edrans Hall
McKeag to Be Manitoba Lt Governor in September Ceremony
William John McKeag will be sworn in as Manitoba Lieutenant-Governor on September 2 at the Legislative Building. The 42-year-old Winnipeg native succeeds Richard Bowles, with a ceremony featuring two 15-gun salutes and a royal guard. The event includes Premier Schreyer, military and RCMP officers, and Justice and civil officials. McKeag, born 1928 in Winnipeg, led the Security Storage Co. and later McKeag Harris Realty, and is married to Dawn Pereaenenees with a son, Douglas.
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William John McKeag
Manitoba
Stor
Adams
Archibald
Fort Garry
W. J. McKeag
Richard S. Bowles
Winnipeg
University of Manitoba
Security Storage Co. Ltd
British Iterests
McKeag-Harris Yealty and Development Co. Rd
Dawn Pereaenenees
Semmesley Perey
Douglas
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M. Duncan
Gordon Johnson
Sharlswood
Chester Sairns
Portage
Allan Tait
Arizona
Duncan Lamb
Manitoba Weekly Newspaper Association
Kettle Dam
Gillam
Kent
Barbara McDougall
Blue Bombers
B.C
Saskatchewan
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Elks
Colin Pennell
Don Barber
McKeag
The
Manitoba Executive Council
Mr. McKeag
Executive Council
Manila
William John MecKeag
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